MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
excessive corrosion to floor pan,body and doors full of filler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin A30?
Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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318 UXW is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 318 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 318 UXW registered?
318 UXW is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 5 January 1954.
Is 318 UXW safe to buy?
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